The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Mott Electric announced the naming of the new Mott Electric Pavilion at the BCIT Burnaby Campus on May 7, 2025. The pavilion will play a critical role in expanding access to electrical apprenticeship training opportunities, creating over 250 new seats each year to help meet the growing demand for skilled tradespeople in British Columbia.
This ambitious project is made possible through the generous $2 million donation from Mott Electric and Dan Mott, President of Mott Electric and BCIT Electrical Apprenticeship alum. Mott Electric's gift to the BCIT INSPIRE Campaign marks one of the Institute's largest donations received from an alum-owned and family-operated business.
The Mott Electric Pavilion will be a purpose-built space, featuring hands-on training and skills development in the emerging areas of renewable energy, robotics, and automated controls. Located in the BCIT Trades and Technology Complex, the Pavilion will help meet the growing demand for skilled electrical professionals across the province. Currently, BCIT Electrical Trades program is the largest trades program at BCIT with approximately 2,000 electrical trades students enrolled annually and with an extended waitlist. The pavilion will help alleviate waitlists and provide enhanced training environment for thousands of trades students annually once completed.
"The Mott Electric Pavilion exemplifies the strong tie that BCIT has with industry - collaborating to expand training capacities and meet the demands of the workforce," said Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President, BCIT. "The pavilion is an important part of the BCIT Trades and Technology Complex - a comprehensive set of new buildings and upgrades to support adaptive 21st century trades education. Thanks to Mott Electric and Dan Mott for leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit generations of trades professionals."
"As President of Mott Electric, and a BCIT alumnus, this is a full circle moment to give back and help transform the very place that I once trained at as a young electrical apprentice," said Dan Mott, President, Mott Electric. "I feel extremely proud to support future trades students and hope the expansion of the pavilion will benefit and prepare future trades professionals in the province and in our communities."
About Mott Electric
Founded in 1930, Mott Electric is one of the oldest and largest electrical contracting companies in the Lower Mainland. With a legacy of excellence spanning over nine decades, Mott Electric is recognized for its expertise, innovation, and commitment to delivering high-quality electrical solutions across a wide range of sectors. Their continued success is rooted in their ability to adapt to evolving technologies and economic landscapes while maintaining a strong focus on quality, community involvement, and employee growth. Learn more at mottelectric.com.
About the British Columbia Institute of Technology
For over 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to lead innovation in their workplaces and communities. As one of BC's largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 40,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry and delivered by instructors who have hands-on experience in their fields.
About the BCIT Trades and Technology Complex
The new BCIT Trades and Technology Complex will create a world-leading, adaptive learning environment for 21st-century trades education and provide a showcase for the future of learning at BCIT. Anchored by the Concert Properties Centre for Trades and Technology, the Complex includes the Robert Bosa Carpentry Pavilion, a Marine and Mass Timber Workshop, and a Campus Services Building. The project also includes the restoration and daylighting of a section of Guichon Creek.
This is made possible through generous funding from the Province of BC and over 45 organizations and individuals. The $220 million Complex will provide an adaptive, innovative, and flexible learning environment through leading-edge, energy-efficient, and sustainable design.
About the INSPIRE Campaign
The BCIT INSPIRE Campaign is the largest fundraising initiative in BCIT history. With a focus on access and inclusion, teaching and learning innovation, and campus redevelopment, the INSPIRE Campaign is helping to shape BCIT into a leading destination for applied education. By aligning education with industry's evolving needs, INSPIRE equips students with the skills, experiences, and opportunities they need to thrive in a changing world. With continued support from industry partners, alumni, and donors, the BCIT Foundation is helping students succeed and strengthen the workforce that drives British Columbia's economy.
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